Harmony

Ever since 1997, schools in Singapore have celebrated Racial Harmony Day on 21 July each year. What is the purpose of commemorating this day?

• To nurture the spirit of friendship among different groups of people

• To celebrate Singapore's success as a harmonious nation and society built on rich diversity

• To bring to the students a greater sense of the historical importance of Singapore

• To understand the cultural differences

What is the meaning of the word 'harmony' in the context of music?

• A) A single melody line

• B) A combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously

• C) The rhythm of a song

• D) The lyrics of a song

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'harmony' correctly?

• A) The harmony of the cake was delicious.

• B) She painted the room in harmony with the furniture.

• C) He harmonied the book on the shelf.

• D) The harmony of the car was fast.

In literature, how is 'harmony' often used as a theme?

• A) To depict conflict and chaos

• B) To illustrate peace and balance

• C) To show technological advancement

• D) To describe historical events

Which word is a synonym for 'harmony'?

• A) Discord

• B) Conflict

• C) Agreement

• D) Noise

Identify the sentence that best demonstrates the concept of 'harmony' in a community.

• A) The community was divided over the new policy.

• B) The residents worked together to plant a community garden.

• C) The neighbors argued about the noise levels.

• D) The town was known for its frequent disputes.

What part of speech is the word 'harmony'?

• A) Verb

• B) Adjective

• C) Noun

• D) Adverb

Which of the following best describes 'harmony' in a relationship?

• A) Frequent arguments

• B) Mutual understanding and respect

• C) Constant competition

• D) Indifference

In the sentence 'The choir sang in perfect harmony,' what does 'harmony' refer to?

• A) The volume of the choir

• B) The synchronization of voices

• C) The attire of the choir members

• D) The location of the performance

Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of 'harmony' in nature?

• A) The stormy weather

• B) The predator-prey relationship

• C) The balance of ecosystems

• D) The extinction of species